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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.31 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.31 and 131.48 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.31 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.31 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.31 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 46,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188.70/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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